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- podcast· 1h 22m
Ep 152 Like a Boss: From Reality TV to Reality Check – Featuring Vinyl Vineyards | Wine Boss
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with three bold names shaking up Paso Robles: Tommy Booth of Wine Boss , and Dina & Jeff Hevert of Vinyl Vineyards . From Hollywood reality TV to rockstar collabs, this episode is a journey through reinvention, hustle, and the kind of creativity that makes Paso wine country unlike anywhere else. Recorded live at Lobro , the conversation dives into Tommy’s wild ride from Cal Poly viticulture student to crafting wine for Kevin Hart and Pepper , and how Jeff & Dina turned their passion for vintage trailers and music into a soulful, boutique vineyard experience. Later, we spotlight Tin City with Bri Brighlane , who shares what’s in store for the holidays at Paso’s urban wine collective with 44 creative producers packed into one unforgettable block. GUEST LINKS • Wine Boss: winebosspasorobles.com • IG: @wineboss_pasorobles • Vinyl Vineyards: vinylvin.com • IG: @vinylvineyards TRAVEL PASO
- podcast· 1h 19m
Ep 151 Sip, Sleep, Repeat: Pondside Trailers & Pillow-Top Suites – Featuring SummerWood Inn & Winery | The Trailer Pond at Alta Colina
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week on Where Wine Takes You , we’re exploring what happens when world-class wine meets next-level hospitality. Because in Paso Robles, where you lay your head after that last pour can shape the entire experience. Joining Adam are the dream team from SummerWood Winery & Inn : Winemaker Mauricio Marchant , Tasting Room & Wine Club Manager Margaret Shirley , and Inn Manager Angie Vazquez – alongside Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina Winery and the one-of-a-kind Trailer Pond glamping experience. This episode is a deep dive into how you sip and how you feel hospitality, and why the full wine country experience is worth getting right. It’s wine-story, and soulful-stay… straight from the source. 🍷 This episode features: Mauricio Marchant , Winemaker, SummerWood Winery • Margaret Shirley , Tasting Room & Wine Club Manager, SummerWood • Angie Vazquez , Inn Manager, SummerWood Inn • Maggie Tillman , HBIC, Alta Colina Winery & The Trailer Pond 🔗
- podcast· 1h 32m
Ep 150: Wine Life at the Intersection of Collaboration & Community – Featuring Gravesend | Cairjn Wine Cellars | STRAUSS
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Episode 150 turns a new page in Paso Robles. Adam sits down with the founders of Gravesend Paso , Matt Reese and Keith Robinson (also of Saint K Wines) along with Chef Amy Baer and rising winemaker Andy Neja of Cairjn Wine Cellars . We dig into why a name like Gravesend matters, how a kitchen is built entirely by women, how small lot winemaking finds new voice in Paso, and why hospitality is getting reimagined up and down Spring Street. Recorded at LoBro Studios in downtown Paso Robles. This episode features: • Matt Reese, Co-owner, Gravesend and Saint K Wines • Keith Robinson, Co-owner, Gravesend and Saint K Wines • Chef Amy Baer, Founder and Owner of Epicurean Santa Barbara and Executive Chef at Gravesend • Andy Neja, Owner and Winemaker at Cairjn Wine Cellars Links • Gravesend Paso • Saint K Wines • Cairjn Wine Cellars Follow on Instagram: Cairjn Wine Cellars → @cairjnwines Gravesend Wine Merchant & Eatery → @gravesendpaso Saint K Wine
- podcast· 1h 18m
Ep 149: Before the Buzz: Paso’s Tried and True Tasting Better than Ever – Featuring Caparone | RN Estate
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Two Paso originals, zero gimmicks. This week Adam sits down with Marc Caparone of Caparone Winery (owner/winemaker, founded 1979 ) and Roger Nicolas of RN Estate (owner/winemaker, launched 2000 ) to talk patience, classic craft, and why less can taste like more. We dig into moderate alcohols, neutral oak, and Italian/Bordeaux varieties that age into real conversations. Plus, a Travel Paso Spotlight on the Garagiste Wine Festival turning 15. Recorded at Timbre LoBro Studios , this episode features: • Marc Caparone — Owner/Winemaker, Caparone Winery • Roger Nicolas — Owner/Winemaker, RN Estate Vineyard & Winery We explore Caparone’s father-and-son “simple winery, complex wines” ethos and their pioneering work with Sangiovese , Nebbiolo , and Aglianico . Then we head to RN Estate’s hilltop lens on Paso: Bordeaux-inspired reds, finesse-first blending, and SRH Pinot Noir when the coast calls. If you’re chasing origin stories in the glass, star
- podcast· 1h 24m
Ep 148: Canopy Cowboys: Riding Ripeness & Harvest Hunches from Vintage 2025
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we saddle up with the Canopy Cowboys of Alterra Solutions — a vineyard management supergroup shaping some of the most coveted sites in Paso. We’re talking legacy, precision farming, and how to ride ripeness like a pro, and what Paso is learning from Harvest 2025, from the brightest minds farming it. Recorded at LoBro Studios in Paso Robles, this ep features: • Kevin Wilkinson (the thinker) , founder & vineyard strategist • Lucas Pope (the kind & sensitive one) , VP, sparkling evangelist, and co-founder of Haliotide Wines • Chris Hammell (token bad boy) , vineyard whisperer (formerly Bien Nacido ) We dig into Alterra’s 2025 rebrand from Coastal Vineyard Services and why it signals more than just a name change. It’s a full-circle moment for founder Kevin Wilkinson, who has spent decades shaping the region from behind the scenes. Lucas Pope shares his wild entry into farming, managing vineyards for Silicon Valley’s elite in the hil
- podcast· 1h 06m
Ep 147: First Castle on the Right: The Drawbridge Between Craft & Collaboration – Featuring Fortress Custom Crush | The Anderson | Serial Wines
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we go inside the new life breathed into Paso’s ‘first castle on the right’, the newest hospitality power duo: Fortress Custom Crush (production, collaboration, small-lot craft) and The Anderson Paso (flexible hospitality and events next door). I’m joined by Jeremy Leffert (Fortress), Azurae Shults (The Anderson Paso), and Jeff Kandarian of Serial Wines to talk about harvest 2025, how resident winemakers sharpen each other, and all what we can expect when all the curtains are pulled back. We taste through Serial’s current lineup and dig into the drawbridge between craft and collaboration. Paso Wine Wire Linne Calodo stays “all in on Zin, ” highlighting heritage sites and Willow Creek spice with 2023 releases Problem Child and Cherry Red . → linnecalodo.com Booker achieves CCOF organic certification in the winery, completing vine-to-bottle organic status. → Read: Paso Robles Daily News • Visit: bookerwines.com Robb Report spotligh
- podcast· 1h 39m
Ep 146: Where the Wild Wines Are – Featuring Paix Sur Terre | Brecon | Cordant
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week on Where Wine Takes You , we’re going Where the Wild Wines Are with three winemakers who represent the energy and evolution of Paso: Ryan Pease of Paix Sur Terre , Alex Kemp of Brecon Estate , and Ryker Wall of Cordant Winery . Ryan has carved out a cult following with Paix Sur Terre , crafting Rhône-driven wines that overdeliver in character and soul. Alex is leading the charge at Brecon , one of Paso’s most acclaimed tasting rooms, while also exploring his Grenache obsession through Terranean Wines . And Ryker is steering winemaking at Cordant , continuing its legacy of thoughtful, vineyard-driven blends, while building his personal project Idola Wines into something truly exciting. Together, we dig into what it means to make wine in Paso right now — the harvest surprises, the challenges, the camaraderie, and the creativity. You’ll hear stories that connect the dots between established brands and the next generation of labels
- podcast· 51:11
Ep 145: Still Pouring, Still Roaring: Opolo at 25, Still Making History
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week we’re celebrating a Paso institution: Opolo Vineyards . Co-founder Rick Quinn joins me for a one-on-one conversation about 25 years of Opolo, how Paso has grown alongside them, and the historic debut of Vranac — a Balkan grape now officially recognized and bottled in the U.S. for the first time. We also check in with the latest Paso Wine Wire headlines, and in our Travel Paso Spotlight we turn the love toward Thomas Hill Organics , a restaurant and community hub that needs our support right now. Paso Wine Wire Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction is live Sept. 15–20, with proceeds funding local student scholarships. Join the auction Alterra Solutions rebrands and expands: Kevin Wilkinson’s vineyard management firm takes on a new name and new horizons. Read more ONX Wines launches Sunprint , their first mentorship-driven chillable red. Learn more Travel Paso Spotlight This week we shine the light on Thomas Hill Organics , own
- podcast· 1h 13m
Ep 144: Rooted & Rising: Winemaker of the Year Molly Bohlman + Wine Grape Grower of the Year Aron Nevarez
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode, Adam sits down with two of Paso’s freshest big winners — Winemaker of the Year and Wine Grape Grower of the Year — for a deep, soulful convo about hustle, heartbreak, harvest, and hope. Molly Bohlman , longtime winemaker at Niner Wine Estates , shares her journey from Midwest roots to SLO Coast Pinot royalty. Aron Nevarez , a fourth-generation land steward and head of viticulture at McPrice Myers , reflects on arriving in California at 15, learning English while working the vines, and becoming one of the most respected growers in Paso. This conversation, recorded at LoBro Studios in downtown Paso, honors legacy, labor, and the beautiful alchemy that happens between vine and wine. 🌐 PASO WINE WIRE — This Week’s Headlines: 1️⃣ JUSTIN Winery Powers Youth Basketball with 3Ball Academy JUSTIN Vineyards sponsors a free multi-week basketball training program for local youth athletes, led by Cal Poly Hall of Famer Mike Wozniak.
- podcast· 1h 17m
Ep 143: Paso Wine’s ‘Future 40’ from Wine Enthusiast Magazine
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Four women. One region. A future uncorked. In this episode of Where Wine Takes You , Adam sits down with four trailblazing Central Coast women named to Wine Enthusiast’s prestigious Future 40 list for 2025: Nancy Ulloa , the spiritual force behind Ulloa Cellars , whose winemaking blends energy, heritage, and healing intention • Neeta Mittal , co-founder of LXV Wine , redefining elegance through the sensual pairing of wine and spice • Katy Rogers & Tamara Bingham , the brand architects of Likely Story Strategies , helping wineries craft their voice and stand out in a crowded market Together in the studio, these innovators talk entrepreneurship, representation, identity, and what it means to shape the wine world on their own terms with Paso Robles as both canvas and catalyst. Paso Wine Wire Stories: Martinelli Vineyard Hits the Market Read the article McPrice Myers Opens New Estate Tasting Room in Adelaida Read more at mcpricemyers.com Autu
- podcast· 1h 04m
Ep 142: From Paso Robles Wine Fanatics to Family Legacies – Featuring Thibido and Ecluse
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam Montiel brings together two voices that showcase the heart and soul of Paso Robles wine country in very different ways. First, Mike Adams , the founder of the Facebook group Paso Robles Wine Fanatics , joins the conversation. What started as a small place to swap tasting notes has grown into a digital community of nearly 25,000 members who share their Paso bottles, adventures, and recommendations every day. Also in studio is Josh Beckett , a name synonymous with Paso. His family launched Peachy Canyon back in the 1980s, he and his brother created Chronic Cellars, and now with his wife Gibsey, Josh is crafting estate wines at Thibido . Most recently, the couple took over one of Paso’s heritage brands, Ecluse Winery , continuing a story of legacy and reinvention that reflects Paso itself. Later in the show, our Travel Paso Spotlight shines on the W hale Rock Music & Arts Festival . Adam chats wi
- podcast· 1h 21m
Ep 141: From Bordeaux to Paso & Back – Featuring Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) + Eric Jensen (Booker) Live with Audience in Bordeaux
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This one’s not recorded in studio… or even in Paso. It’s recorded on a riverboat in Bordeaux, France – but don’t let the setting fool you. The soul of this episode is 100% Paso Robles. I sat down with two of the most influential winemakers in our region: Eric Jensen of Booker Wines and Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure Winery . Stephan left Bordeaux to escape the rules. Eric? He never followed them to begin with. Together, they’ve shaped not just vineyards, but a movement, redefining what’s possible in Paso and proving you don’t need permission to make great wine, just vision. We talk legacy, freedom, and what it feels like to sip wine in the place one of them left, and both outgrew. Plus: I catch up with Stacie Jacob of Travel Paso on how Paso wine is showing up in a major way in LA this summer, turning casual sippers into true believers. Let’s go. This… is Where Wine Takes You . 🎙️ GUESTS: Eric Jensen , Founder – Booker Wines Stephan Asseo ,
- podcast· 1h 08m
Ep 140: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Story – Featuring SLO County Wine Award Recipients Chris Taranto & Libbie Agran
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 What happens when the voice of Paso’s future sits down with the keeper of its past? In this episode, Adam welcomes two legends who’ve shaped how Paso Robles is seen, celebrated, and remembered: Chris Taranto , Communications Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance – recently named the 2025 Wine Industry Person of the Year . • Libbie Agran , Director of the SLO County Wine History Project – this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Together, they dive into the roots of SLO County’s wine culture led by Paso, from early French plantings and Gold Rush refugees to modern multi-generational legacies and the new wave of young winemakers taking over historic vineyards. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance → www.pasowine.com • SLO County Wine History Project → www.winehistoryproject.org • Libbie Agran’s Lifetime Achievement Award → Read more • 2025 Industry Honorees via Paso Wine → View Full List • Paso Robles
- podcast· 1h 30m
Ep 139: In Good Company: When Unlikely Paths Share Ground, Become Neighbors – Featuring Mid•Point Cellars | Rockbound Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today’s episode explores The Bottle Shop , Paso Robles’ newest shared tasting room space that’s shaking up downtown with wine, food, and community all under one roof. Adam sits down with two fresh faces to the Paso wine scene: Bill Lap , co-founder of mid•point , and Fiorella “Fio” DeRodeff , the founder and winemaker at Rockbound Cellars . They each bring a distinct voice, a different path, and a shared passion for building something meaningful. This episode digs into the journey behind the wines, the rebirth of the historic Rotta property, and the importance of making wine that reflects who you are . Stick around to the end for something wild, Bill opens the oldest bottle Adam has ever tasted / seen in his life. You won’t believe the vintage. 📰 PASO WINE WIRE Hope Family Wines Golf Invitational Raises $160K for must! Charities • 26th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff Raises Over $1.1M for Scholarships • Alternative Tastes Wine Festival Return
- podcast· 1h 33m
Ep 138 Small Lot, Big Soul – Featuring Red Door Ranch | Royal Nonesuch Farm | Lopai
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Episode Title: Small Lot, Big Soul: Paso’s Newest, Best-Kept Secrets In this episode, we shine a spotlight on three Paso winemakers and vineyard owners who are putting everything into the bottle — and nothing into the hype. These are the small-lot producers who quietly shape what makes Paso Robles such a powerful, soulful, and personal wine region. You’ll meet: Eric Morley of Red Door Ranch Vineyards — alongside his wife Holly , Eric is building a boutique estate in the Templeton Gap focused on organic farming and site-driven wines with purpose. • Anthony Yount of Royal Nonesuch Farm and Kinero Cellars — Anthony and his wife Hillary farm their York Mountain estate by hand, crafting Rhône-style blends and crisp whites with depth and soul. • Paul “P‑Lo” Lopez of Lopai Cellars — a sixth-generation Paso farmer who makes powerful estate wines from Willow Creek fruit with his son Brian. They’re not chasing trends. They’re making wine on their o
- podcast· 1h 07m
Ep 137: Paso Beyond the Bottle – Curated Experiences Uncorked
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today: We’re all about Paso’s experiential side , from curated events to ziplines and escape rooms, featuring Shelbi & Molly ( Destination Paso ), Meghan Ball ( Somm’s Kitchen / VinLumia ), Barry White ( Ancient Peaks , Margarita Adventures ), and later, Monica Villicana guiding us through the Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend Aug 8-10! 📰 PASO WINE WIRE HIGHLIGHTS • Il Cortile Ristorante earns its 11th consecutive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Sister-spot Parchetto wins its first . Four Paso favorites land on the 2025 list including Les Petites Canailles and The Pony Club at Hotel Cheval → Read about it HERE Vina Robles opens The Eatery in its new Ramada Drive tasting room, led by Chef Nicola Allegretta ( Mama’s Meatball , Mistura ) → Vina Robles Paso Wine Country Alliance honors 2025 industry standouts Aron Nevarez – Grape Grower of the Year Molly Bohlman (Niner Wine Estates) – Winemaker of the Year Christopher Taranto – Wine I
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Ep 136: Arbor Road Reboot: New Names, New Energy – Featuring Zobèto Wines | Truss Wines
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today, we head out to the westside of Paso, to a stretch of Arbor Road that’s waking up in a whole new way. It’s a story about building something from scratch, betting on family, and crafting wines that are deeply personal. This episode features two Paso newcomers turning heads for all the right reasons. Cliff Cate of Zobèto Wines left his old life behind to create soulful Rhône-style blends on Paso’s westside, learning the ropes hands-on with some of the region’s most respected winemakers. Kyle Jury of Truss Wines brings an architect’s eye to his minimalist, design-forward wines, building his brand with intention, family, and structure at the core. Both are doing it their way on Arbor Road, and both are names to watch. 📰 Paso Wine Wire Highlights • Community Wine Awards – 2025 Winners Announced Master Marketer: Justin Rapolas (Aaron Wines) Unsung Hero: Ryan Kemp (Adelaida Cellars) Good Neighbors: Lars & Kristina (Toast Tours) Le Vigne W
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Ep 135: A First for Any U.S Winery and a Celebration of CDP – Featuring Tablas Creek
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Today, we uncork a milestone decades in the making. Paso’s own Tablas Creek Vineyard just became the first winery in the U.S. to bottle all 14 traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varieties as single-varietal wines. And we’ve got the full dream team in the room: • Jason Haas , Partner & General Manager • Neil Collins , Director of Winemaking • Chelsea Franchi , Senior Assistant Winemaker They share how this decades-long vision came together, what each grape reveals on its own, and how their work continues to shape the Rhône movement in California. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: • Paso Wine Wire: JUSTIN Vineyards Awards $350K to Local Nonprofits & Classrooms Paso Wine Industry Generates $2.8 Billion in Economic Impact Tablas Creek Completes All 14 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Varietals • Travel Paso Spotlight : Angela McGee of the Best Western Plus Black Oak shares the family’s history and hospitality legacy 🔗 LINKS + RESOURCES: • Tablas Creek Vineyard •
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Ep 134: Zins of the Father, Now Told in Her Voice – Featuring Christina Turley of Turley Wine Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this episode of Where Wine Takes You , Adam sits down with Christina Turley , the eldest daughter of legendary winemaker Larry Turley , and a powerhouse in her own right. From summers spent working alongside her father to building a serious wine résumé in New York City, Christina’s path has been anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes her story so compelling. We explore how she’s shaping the next chapter at Turley Wine Cellars , blending heritage with her own sharp perspective. From becoming a Certified Sommelier to leading the voice of one of California’s most iconic Zinfandel producers, Christina shares what it means to carry a legacy—and still make it her own. This is a conversation about voice, values, and vineyards… and yes, we get into why Paso Robles plays a vital role in Turley’s story. Plus, in our Travel Paso Spotlight , Adam chats with John Arnold , GM of the Holiday Inn Express Paso Robles and local community lead
- podcast· 1h 08m
Ep 133: Why Tourism Matters – Where Hospitality Meets Heritage – Featuring Travel Paso
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 In this special episode of Where Wine Takes You , host Adam Montiel takes you behind the scenes of Paso Robles’ vibrant tourism industry. Recorded during National Travel and Tourism Week and California Tourism Month, this episode shines a spotlight on the individuals and businesses that make Paso Robles a premier destination. You’ll hear from: Richard Verruni , General Manager of Allegretto Vineyard Resort , who shares insights into creating exceptional lodging experiences. Carole MacDonal , proprietor of Il Cortile Ristorante and Parchetto , discussing the art of fine dining in Paso Robles. Dr. Chris Thornberg , a leading economist from Beacon Economics , providing a data-driven perspective on the economic impact of tourism in the region. Jo Armstrong , recognized for her work at Hope Family Wines and her role in delivering top-tier wine experiences. Pati Coelho , co-founder of Criú Hospitality , spotlighting excellence in Paso’s hospita
- podcast· 1h 13m
Ep 132: Live from Paso Wine Fest 2025
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 There’s Paso… and then there’s Paso during Wine Fest weekend. This episode captures it all — the energy, the people, and the pulse of a region at its most electric. Recorded from the Ponderosa at the Paso Robles Event Center — nestled between In Bloom and Il Cortile — Adam sat down with a lineup of Paso’s most vibrant voices. In three stacked segments, we dive into what makes this festival weekend so special, and why Paso continues to punch above its weight in wine, food, and soul. Segment 1 brings us Nicole Haisma of In Bloom and Nix Cellars , Anthony Yount of Royal Nonesuch Farm , and a surprise drop-in from Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly , fresh off leading her Paso 101 seminar. Segment 2 turns up the heat with Riley Roddick of Hubba Wines , Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina , and Maggie Cameron — the firestarter behind both The Hatch and Della’s . Segment 3 brings the closer with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek / MAHA Estate , Mary Ann Erdos
- podcast· 1h 11m
Ep 131: Downtown & Dialed In – Featuring Bushong Vintage Co. & Sea Shell Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 This week, we’re diving into the creative current flowing through Downtown Paso’s tasting rooms — and the two distinct winemakers who are helping define the vibe. Joining Adam Montiel in the studio: Jason Bushong , owner & winemaker at Bushong Vintage Company Lauren Lange , winemaker at Sea Shell Cellars We talk tasting room culture, downtown energy, and how wine can be as much about expression as it is terroir. Expect neon. Vinyl. Maybe some beach sand. And plenty of Paso magic. 🌐 Paso Wine Wire A quick look at what’s buzzing in Paso: • Hope Family Wines Adds Beekeeping to the Farm Regenerative farming takes flight — literally — as Hope Family Wines integrates bees into their vineyard ecosystem. → Read more • Paso Wines Support Cystic Fibrosis Gala Paso producers made a powerful showing at the California Winemasters event, raising millions to fight CF. → Read more • Ridge is Coming to Paso It hasn’t hit the press yet, but the word is ou
- podcast· 1h 16m
Ep 130: Kiler Instinct: A New Era – Featuring ONX Wines
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Big moves at ONX Wines. This week, we’re talking about the launch of Kiler Canyon Vineyard – a bold new brand carved from one of Paso’s most exciting sites. Joining Adam Montiel in the studio: Jeff Strekas , Director of Operations & Winegrowing Drew Nenow , Winemaker at ONX What makes Kiler Canyon’s wines different? Why give a vineyard its own label? And what happens when you give a legendary site the spotlight it deserves? 🌐 Paso ine Wire A quick look at what’s buzzing in Paso: • Booker Hires Molly Lonborg as Senior Winemaker Booker just leveled up. Molly Lonborg — known for her Rhône chops and regenerative mindset — steps in to lead winemaking operations. → bookerwines.com • Vina Robles Launches Rookie Club A new wine club aimed squarely at the next generation — think text-only updates, one-bottle drops, and Swiftie-themed tastings. → vinarobles.com • Halter Ranch Reinvents the Vineyard — with Sheep Elevated trellising. Year-round graz
- podcast· 1h 08m
Ep 129: Breaking Plates, Pouring Paso – Bringing Greek Wines & Culture to Paso – Featuring Boutz Cellars
🍇 Where Wine Takes You – Episode Highlights 🍷 Greek spirit. Paso soil. A father and son chasing a dream that started generations ago, and pouring it into the Adelaida hills today. James and Manoli Boutzoukas of Boutz Cellars are bringing real Greek wine culture to Paso Robles, planting Assyrtiko, Roditis, Agiorgitiko – and betting on tradition in a whole new land. When your roots run deep and your dreams run wild, you don’t follow maps — you draw new ones. 🌐 Paso Wine Wire: • New stewards at Écluse Wines — as Thibido’s Gibsey and Josh Beckett bring things full circle. Learn more • Charlie Palmer bets big on Paso’s food scene — revamping Paso Robles Inn and the Piccolo rooftop bar into the next culinary hotspots. (Credit: SF Chronicle ) • American Idol producers auction off their winery — Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe part ways with Villa San Juliette. (Credit: NY Post ) 🍷 Travel Paso Spotlight: This week’s Travel Paso Spotlight honors the AIDS/LifeCycle ride. A seven-day, 545-mile